07 - School of Computing | University of Leeds
... Adjective: quality or property (of a thing: noun phrase) English is simple: JJ big, JJR comparative bigger, JJT superlative biggest More features in other languages, eg Agreement (number, gender) with noun ...
... Adjective: quality or property (of a thing: noun phrase) English is simple: JJ big, JJR comparative bigger, JJT superlative biggest More features in other languages, eg Agreement (number, gender) with noun ...
Key Stage 3 Framework for languages
... The pronunciation of a normally silent consonant at the end of a word immediately before another word beginning with a vowel, in such a way that the consonant is taken over as the initial sound of the following word. For example, the French words en argent are pronounced as though they were one word ...
... The pronunciation of a normally silent consonant at the end of a word immediately before another word beginning with a vowel, in such a way that the consonant is taken over as the initial sound of the following word. For example, the French words en argent are pronounced as though they were one word ...
nominal group
... a possessive (my, your, whose, the man's, etc.); a demonstrative (this, that, these, those); a numeral (one, two, three etc.); a question word (which, whose, how many, etc.). ...
... a possessive (my, your, whose, the man's, etc.); a demonstrative (this, that, these, those); a numeral (one, two, three etc.); a question word (which, whose, how many, etc.). ...
Present
... imagery—words that appeal to the reader’s senses: see, touch, smell, taste, hear paradox—a statement or situation that seems to be a contradiction but really isn’t ...
... imagery—words that appeal to the reader’s senses: see, touch, smell, taste, hear paradox—a statement or situation that seems to be a contradiction but really isn’t ...
Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation – Years 1 to 6
... it is used by others. Young pupils, in particular, use more complex language in speech than in writing, and teachers should build on this, aiming for a smooth transition to sophisticated writing. The table below focuses on Standard English and should be read in conjunction with the programmes of stu ...
... it is used by others. Young pupils, in particular, use more complex language in speech than in writing, and teachers should build on this, aiming for a smooth transition to sophisticated writing. The table below focuses on Standard English and should be read in conjunction with the programmes of stu ...
Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
... Formation of nouns using suffixes such as –ness, –er and by compounding [for example, whiteboard, superman] Formation of adjectives using suffixes such as –ful, –less (A fuller list of suffixes can be found on page Error! Bookmark not defined. in the year 2 spelling section in English Appendix 1) Us ...
... Formation of nouns using suffixes such as –ness, –er and by compounding [for example, whiteboard, superman] Formation of adjectives using suffixes such as –ful, –less (A fuller list of suffixes can be found on page Error! Bookmark not defined. in the year 2 spelling section in English Appendix 1) Us ...
English Appendix 2 - Westrop Primary School
... Formation of nouns using suffixes such as –ness, –er and by compounding [for example, whiteboard, superman] Formation of adjectives using suffixes such as –ful, –less (A fuller list of suffixes can be found on page Error! Bookmark not defined. in the year 2 spelling section in English Appendix 1) Us ...
... Formation of nouns using suffixes such as –ness, –er and by compounding [for example, whiteboard, superman] Formation of adjectives using suffixes such as –ful, –less (A fuller list of suffixes can be found on page Error! Bookmark not defined. in the year 2 spelling section in English Appendix 1) Us ...
language objectives
... Recognize subject-verb agreement. Singular and plural subjects, including compound subjects. (Note: Compound ...
... Recognize subject-verb agreement. Singular and plural subjects, including compound subjects. (Note: Compound ...
Unit 26 - Think Outside the Textbook
... do not seem close. But deep down they share a strong bond because they are similar and they understand each other. Sample: By comparing her house to a cat with its feet tucked under, Esperanza is saying that the house is compact and small, like a cat in that position. She also suggests that the hous ...
... do not seem close. But deep down they share a strong bond because they are similar and they understand each other. Sample: By comparing her house to a cat with its feet tucked under, Esperanza is saying that the house is compact and small, like a cat in that position. She also suggests that the hous ...
Morphology is the study of the internal structure of
... An adverb is a part of speech. It is any word that modifies any part of language other than a noun (modifiers of nouns are primarily adjectives and determiners). Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives (including numbers), clauses, sentences and other adverbs. In English, they often end in -ly. This fu ...
... An adverb is a part of speech. It is any word that modifies any part of language other than a noun (modifiers of nouns are primarily adjectives and determiners). Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives (including numbers), clauses, sentences and other adverbs. In English, they often end in -ly. This fu ...
Item Two: HINTS
... Remove double negatives. Replace "not dissimilar to" with "similar to". Replace "no different from" with "similar to" or "the same as". It is sometimes better to replace "not less than" with "greater than or equal to", even though the replacement is wordier. ...
... Remove double negatives. Replace "not dissimilar to" with "similar to". Replace "no different from" with "similar to" or "the same as". It is sometimes better to replace "not less than" with "greater than or equal to", even though the replacement is wordier. ...
THE MAGIC OF VOCABULARY
... This is not surprising, given the sheer number of items in the language. ...
... This is not surprising, given the sheer number of items in the language. ...
Morphology
... called an allomorph. Here is another example: the indefinite article a also occurs as an in certain circumstances. There is only one morpheme {a} with two allomorphs /e/ (or /\/) and /æn/. Most allomorphs are phonemic variants; that is, they are slightly different pronunciations of the same morpheme ...
... called an allomorph. Here is another example: the indefinite article a also occurs as an in certain circumstances. There is only one morpheme {a} with two allomorphs /e/ (or /\/) and /æn/. Most allomorphs are phonemic variants; that is, they are slightly different pronunciations of the same morpheme ...
The Big Three of Literary Analysis Diction, Syntax and Imagery
... Prepositional phrases add description and work like adjectives modifying nouns or adverbs modifying verbs. For instance, the prepositional phrase can be used as an adjective as in, “The road (to school) ended.” or as an adverb, “The road ended (beyond the bridge).” Appositive phrases are set off by ...
... Prepositional phrases add description and work like adjectives modifying nouns or adverbs modifying verbs. For instance, the prepositional phrase can be used as an adjective as in, “The road (to school) ended.” or as an adverb, “The road ended (beyond the bridge).” Appositive phrases are set off by ...
Glossary - Hatfield Academy
... eg. The man walked slowly to the station, he was early for the train (Should read – The man walked slowly to the station. He was early for the train. Or The main walked slowly to the station because he was early for the train). A sentence with a main clause and at least one subordinate clause. When ...
... eg. The man walked slowly to the station, he was early for the train (Should read – The man walked slowly to the station. He was early for the train. Or The main walked slowly to the station because he was early for the train). A sentence with a main clause and at least one subordinate clause. When ...
1A Parts of Speech
... [Interrogative adjective: “What books have you read?” “What kind of fruit is that?”] 5. Adverb [Answers the question, “How?” “When?” “Where?” “To what degree?” etc.] Modifying a verb: “He ate quickly.” “She slept soundly.” Modifying an adjective: “They were very smart.” Modifying another adverb: “He ...
... [Interrogative adjective: “What books have you read?” “What kind of fruit is that?”] 5. Adverb [Answers the question, “How?” “When?” “Where?” “To what degree?” etc.] Modifying a verb: “He ate quickly.” “She slept soundly.” Modifying an adjective: “They were very smart.” Modifying another adverb: “He ...
possessive pronoun
... She did it quite successfully. “There is plenty of room”, Alice said indignantly. “It was not very polite of you to call him a liar”, he said angrily. ...
... She did it quite successfully. “There is plenty of room”, Alice said indignantly. “It was not very polite of you to call him a liar”, he said angrily. ...
English Grammar III Essentials Glossary
... Author card: A card in the card catalog arranged in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. “Be” verb: A “be” verb is also known as a “state of being” verb or a linking verb. Examples: be, am, is, are, and were. Bibliography: A list of all the references used in a report – books, encyclopedias ...
... Author card: A card in the card catalog arranged in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. “Be” verb: A “be” verb is also known as a “state of being” verb or a linking verb. Examples: be, am, is, are, and were. Bibliography: A list of all the references used in a report – books, encyclopedias ...
grade 3 grammar glossary
... Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural. The pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number. A singular pronoun must replace a singular noun; ...
... Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural. The pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number. A singular pronoun must replace a singular noun; ...
L.8.1a Infinitives
... Directions: Identify the tense of each of the underlined verbs or verb phrases. 1. I can't imagine Peter going by bike. predicate noun 2. I look forward to seeing you at the weekend party. object of the preposition 3. Visiting London can be challenging when you don’t have a job. subject 4. Emily doe ...
... Directions: Identify the tense of each of the underlined verbs or verb phrases. 1. I can't imagine Peter going by bike. predicate noun 2. I look forward to seeing you at the weekend party. object of the preposition 3. Visiting London can be challenging when you don’t have a job. subject 4. Emily doe ...
Sentence Patterns #1-17
... An adverb (adverbial) clause has a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as its own sentence. Common adverb clause beginners: after, although, as, because, before, if, in order that, since, so, though, unless, until, when, where, while Use a comma after the adverb phrase when it o ...
... An adverb (adverbial) clause has a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as its own sentence. Common adverb clause beginners: after, although, as, because, before, if, in order that, since, so, though, unless, until, when, where, while Use a comma after the adverb phrase when it o ...